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Second Harvest celebrates 10th anniversary of Mobile Food Pantry Program
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank recognizes the 10th anniversary of its Mobile Food Pantry Program. The Mobile Food Pantry Program began with a goal to increase food security in communities with a high level of need and low food resources; often focused on rural communities.
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An interview with Dave Walter, owner and operator of Recycled Treads- New sandals made from recycled tires
Dave Walter is an interesting fellow. He recently purchased the Yellow House from North House Folk School and is currently moving it onto a lot he bought in town and…


City of Grand Marais featured in Minnesota author’s political thriller
Richard Sherry, frequent visitor to Grand Marais, sets his second political thriller in Grand Marais. Just look at that retired professor sitting in the Blue Water, having coffee. Suppose he’s…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place in September
Cook County will join more than 600 communities nationwide with two walks to end Alzheimer’s this coming September. The Grand Portage team will walk on Saturday, September 9 and the…


1st & 2nd Thrift Store is open for business!
It took longer than expected but the good news is that the 1st & 2nd Thrift Store is open at its’ new location at 11 1st Ave West (the newly…